Turner, S. J. and Adams, J. P. (2008) Robots and problem solving. In: 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Newtownabbey: Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. 9780955967603. p. 16.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Abstract: | Mindstorm based robots have been used previously, not only for teaching programming to computing and engineering students. It has been stated that robots “…provide entry level programming students with a physical model to visually demonstrate concepts” and “the most important benefit of using ROBOTS in teaching introductory courses is the focus provided on learning language independent, persistent truths about programming and programming techniques. ROBOTS readily illustrate the idea of computation as interaction”. These advantages also apply to problem solving where synergies can be made with the work on pre-object programming and simulation of robots for teaching programming. This workshop gives an opportunity to try out these robots with simple problems |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Robots, problem solving |
| Subjects: |
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.6 Programming. Study and teaching. Research T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ210.2 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanisms. Robots (General) |
| Creators: | Turner, Scott J and Adams, Jonathan P |
| Publisher: | Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Engineering (to 2009) University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009) Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | p. 16 |
| Title of Book: | 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Event Title: | 9th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Event Dates: | 26-28 August 2008 |
| Place of Publication: | Newtownabbey |
| Event Location: | Liverpool |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780955967603 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1775 |
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